CREMA DI CAVOLO ROMANESCO (ROMANESCO BROCCOLI SOUP)

Crema di Cavolo Romanesco (Romanesco Broccoli Soup) image

Romanesco broccoli, sometimes known as Romanesco cauliflower, is a beautiful vegetable that has tightly packed, lime green florets in the shape of a flower. It has a nuttier taste compared to broccoli or cauliflower and is perfect for making a velvety vegan soup.

Provided by LuiginaMattioli

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Broccoli Soup Recipes

Time 1h7m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small carrot, finely chopped
1 shallot, finely chopped
½ rib celery, finely chopped
3 ½ ounces Romanesco broccoli, tough parts discarded, chopped
2 small potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 cups hot water
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add carrot, shallot, and celery; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Romanesco broccoli and potatoes.
Pour hot water into the saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, covered, until broccoli and potatoes are soft, about 40 minutes. Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.4 g, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 6.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 149.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g